Silex alderman arrested for domestic assault, kidnapping

By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager SILEX – A Silex alderman is in jail Monday without bond on charges he assaulted a woman Friday night before fleeing the area. After a 24-hour search, law enforcement arrested William “Billy” Holcomb Saturday evening in Camden County on a felony arrest warrant for domestic assault and kidnapping. According to a probable cause statement filed before Holcomb’s arrest, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department responded to a Silex address Friday night where the victim lives. She told deputies her and Holcomb went out prior that evening for dinner and drinks before returning to her home. However, she said something unknown “triggered” him and he began repeatedly punching her in the face. Deputies report she had a chipped tooth, numerous facial lacerations requiring sutures, an injured hand and a swollen ankle. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released.

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